Illustrated Parts & Service Map Cables

HP Compaq 8300 Elite Business PC

Convertible Minitower
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Document Number 690357-002. 2nd Edition December 2012.

Cables

1 Power switch/LED assembly 646820-001

2 SATA optical drive power cable 646832-001
3 Front USB, I/O assembly 646821-001
4 SATA hard drive power cable 646831-001
* SATA cable, 18 inch, 1 straight end, 1 angled end 639958-001
* SATA cable, 17.7 inch, 2 straight ends 639959-001
* DMS-59 to dual VGA cable 463023-001
* Adapter, DisplayPort to VGA 603250-001
* Adapter, DisplayPort to DVI 484156-001
Key Specifications * Adapter, DisplayPort to HDMI 617450-001
Processor Type Intel® Core i7, i5, i3, Pentium® * DisplayPort cable 487562-001
RAM Type Non-ECC DDR3 PC3-12800 (1600 MHz)
*Not shown
Maximum RAM 32 GB
Expansion Slots • (2) PCIe-x16
• (1) PCIe-x1
• (3) PCI
Keyboards (not illustrated)
Chipset Intel Q77 Express
PS/2 (standard/Windows 8) 537745-xx1/701428-xx1
Graphics Adapter Integrated Intel HD graphics USB (standard/Windows 8) 537746-xx1/701424-xx1
Bays • (1) card reader USB, silver/black (Windows 8) 701429-xx1
• (2) external 5.25-inch Wireless (standard/Windows 8) 674314-xx1/701426-xx1
• (3) internal 3.5-inch Washable (standard/Windows 8) 613125-xx1/700510-xx1
Smart card (standard/Windows 8) 631411-xx1/701427-xx1
I/O Interfaces Front: (4) USB 2.0 ports, headphone jack, microphone jack USB, hub 631913-xx1
Rear: (4) USB 3.0 ports, (2) USB 2.0 ports, DisplayPort 1.1a,
VGA video, serial port, PS/2 mouse and keyboard, RJ-45 net- Arabic -17x LA Spanish -16x
work interface, 3.5mm audio in/out jacks
Belgian -18x Norwegian -09x
Preinstalled Operating • Windows® 8
Systems • Windows 7 Brazilian Portuguese -20x People’s Republic of China -AAx
• FreeLnx Bulgaria -26x Portuguese -13x
Czech -22x Romanian -27x
Spare Parts Danish -08x Russian -25x
System Unit Finnish -35x Saudi Arabia -DEx
French -05x Slovakian -23x
French Canadian -12x South Korea -KDx
German -04x Spanish -07x
Greek -15x Swedish -10x
Hebrew -BBx Swiss -11x
Hungarian -21x Taiwanese -ABx
International -37x Thai -28x
International English -L3x Turkish -14x
Italian -06x U.S. -00x
Japanese -29x U.K. -03x

Mass Storage Devices (not illustrated)

Optical Drives
16X SATA DVD-ROM drive 581599-001
16X SATA DVD±RW drive 660408-001
Blu-ray BD-RW SuperMulti DL Drive 656792-001
Hard Drives
1 TB, 7200 rpm SATA hard drive 636930-001
500 GB, 7200 rpm SATA hard drive 636929-001
250 GB, 7200 rpm SATA hard drive 636927-001
System Unit 256 GB Solid State Drive (SSD), self-encrypting (SED), SATA 6.0* 680020-001
1 Access panel 646819-001 180 GB Solid State Drive (SSD), SATA 6.0* 696622-001
2 Front bezel - 8300 models 689380-001 160 GB Solid State Drive (SSD), SATA 3.0* 646809-001
* Front bezel - 8380 models 689381-001 128 GB Solid State Drive (SSD), SATA 2.0* 665961-001
3 Power supply, 320W, 90% efficient 613764-001 120 GB Solid State Drive (SSD), SATA 2.0* 661841-001
* Power supply, 320W 613765-001 20 GB Solid State Drive (SSD), SATA* 683305-001
4 Chassis not spared *2.5-inch solid-state drives require an adapter for installation.
* 5.25-inch bezel blank 570838-001
* 3.5-inch bezel blank 583653-001
* Not shown

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 Boards Misc Parts

Miscellaneous Parts
1 Fan sink 643907-001
Standard and Optional Boards 2 Chassis fan, 92mm x 92mm 643908-001
3 Printer port, PCI card 638817-001
System boards (include replacement thermal material)
4 Solenoid lock 641498-001
1 System board for use in models without Windows 8 657096-001
5 Hood sensor 638816-001
* System board for use in models with Windows 8 Standard 657096-501
6 Speaker, 40mm x 70mm 645330-001
* System board for use in models with Windows 8 Professional 657096-601
7 Clamp Lock Kit, includes universal cable (plate not included) 508987-001
Memory modules (PC3-12800, CL11)
* Serial port, PCI card 638815-001
* 8-GB 689375-001
* eSATA port assembly 645558-001
* 4-GB 671613-001
* 2.5-in drive adapter 586721-001
2 2-GB 671612-001 * Grommet, hard drive isolation, blue 594220-001
PCI expansion cards * Card reader, 22-in-1 636166-001
* nVidia Quadro NVS310 PCIe x16 graphics card, 512 MB 680653-001 * USB powered speakers 636917-001
* nVidia Quadro NVS300 PCIe x16 graphics card, 512 MB 632486-001 * Mouse, PS2, optical, jack black 537748-001
* AMD Radeon HD7450 PCIe x16 graphics card, 1 GB 682411-001 * Mouse, USB, HP Elite 674318-001
* AMD Radeon HD6350 PCIe x16 graphics card, 512 MB 637995-001 * Mouse, washable 619580-001
* AMD FirePro 2270 PCIe x16 graphics card, 512-MB 637213-001 * Mouse, wireless, HP Elite 674317-001
* Intel PRO/1000CT2 NIC, includes bracket 635523-001 * Mouse, USB, optical, jack black 537749-001
* HP FireWire / IEEE 1394a PCIe x1 Card 637591-001 * HP Business Digital Headset 642738-001
* HP WLAN 802.11 g/n 1x2 PCIe NIC 538048-001 * External USB webcam 609252-001
* Foot kit 370708-001
* Hard drive conversion bracket 397117-001
* Antenna for use with 538048-001 583345-001
Processors (include thermal material) *Not shown
Intel Core i7 processors (8-MB L3 cache)
3770, 3.4 GHz 688164-001
Intel Core i5 processors (6-MB L3 cache)
3570, 3.4 GHz 688162-001
3470, 3.2 GHz 687943-001
Intel Core i3 processors (3-MB L3 cache)
2130, 3.4 GHz 665120-001
2120, 3.3 GHz 638629-001
Intel Pentium processors (3-MB L3 cache)
G870, 3.1 GHz 691936-001
G860, 3.0 GHz 665123-001
G640, 2.8 GHz, 691935-001

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 System Setup and Boot Advanced Bus Options - Allows you to enable/disable PCI SERR# Generation and
Access the Setup Utility during computer boot by pressing the F10 key. If you do not (continued) PCI VGA palette snooping.
press F10 at the appropriate time, you must restart the computer and again press F10 Onboard Devices - Allows you to set resources for or disable on-board
when the monitor light turns green. NOTE: Not all settings are available for all models. system devices.
Device Options - Allows you to set:
Computer Setup Menu • Printer mode (Bi-Directional, EPP + ECP, Output Only)
Heading Option/Description • Num Lock State at Power-on (off/on)
• Integrated Video (enable/disable)
File System Information - Lists the following main system specifications: • Integrated Graphics (Auto/Disable/Force)
• Product name • System BIOS • Internal Speaker (enable/disable)
• SKU number (some models) • Chassis serial number • NIC PXE Option ROM Download (enable/disable)
• Processor type/speed/stepping • Asset tracking number • SATA RAID Option ROM Download (enable/disable)
• Cache size (L1/L2/L3) • ME firmware version • Multi-Processor (enable/disable)
• Installed memory size/speed/ch • ME management mode • Hyper-threading (enable/disable)
• Integrated MAC Address • Turbo Mode (enable/disable)

About - Displays copyright notice. VGA Configuration - Allows you to specify which VGA controller is the
“boot”/primary. Displayed only if add-in video card installed.
Set Time and Date - Allows you to set system time and date.
AMT Configuration - Allows you to set:
Replicated Setup - Allows you to save or restore system configuration to/ • AMT (enable/disable)
from a USB flash drive. • Unconfigure AMT/ME (enable/disable)
• Hide Unconfigure ME Confirmation Prompt (enable/disable)
Default Setup - Allows you to save current settings as default or restore
factory settings as default. • Watchdog Timer (enable/disable)

Apply Defaults and Exit - Applies the selected default settings and clears
any established passwords.
Ignore Changes and Exit - Exits Computer setup without saving changes.
Save Changes and Exit - Saves changes to system configuration or
default settings and exits Computer Setup.
Storage Device Configuration - Lists all installed BIOS-controlled storage
devices. The following options are available:
• CD-ROM • SSD Life Used
• Hard Disk • SMART (ATA disks only)
• Default Values • Diskette
• Translation Mode • SATA Defaults
Storage Options - Allows you to set:
• eSATA Port - Set SATA port as eSATA port for use with external drive.
• SATA Emulation - Choose how the SATA controller and devices are
accessed by the OS. SATA Emulation choices are AHCI, RAID, or IDE.
• Removable Media Boot - Enables/disables ability to boot the system
from removable media.
• Max eSATA Speed - Allows you to choose 1.5 Gbps or 3.0 Gpbs as
the maximum eSATA speed. By default, the speed is limited to 1.5
Gbps for maximum reliability.
DPS Self-Test - Execute self-tests on ATA hard drives capable of per-
forming the Drive Protection System (DPS) self-tests.
Boot Order - Specify boot order for UEFI and legacy boot sources. Also
specify hard drive boot order.
• Shortcut to Temporarily Override Boot Order
Security Setup Password - Set and enable the setup (Admin) password.
Power-On Password - Set and enable power-on password.
Password Options - Allows to you enable/disable:
• Lock Legacy Resources
• Setup Browse Mode
• Password prompt on F9 & F12
• Network Server Mode
Smart Cover - Allows you to lock/unlock the smart cover and set the
cover removal sensor to disable/notify user/setup password.
Device Security - Set Device Available/Device Hidden for: embedded security
device, system audio, network controller, USB controller, serial/parallel ports,
and SATA ports.
Password Security
Establishing a Setup or Power-On password:
1. Turn on or restart the computer.
2. As soon as the computer turns on, press the Esc key while “Press the ESC key for Startup
Menu” message is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
3. Press the F10 key to enter Computer Setup.
4. To establish Setup password, select Security > Setup Password and follow the instructions.
- or -
To establish a Power-On password, select Security > Power-On Password and follow the
instructions on the screen
5. Before exiting, click File > Save Changes and Exit.
Changing a Setup or Power-On password:
1. Turn on or restart the computer.
To change the Setup password, go to step 2.
To change the Power-on password, go to step 3.
2. To change the Setup password, as soon as the computer turns on:
- Press the Esc key while “Press the ESC key for Startup Menu” message is displayed.
- Press the F10 key to enter Computer Setup.
3. When the key icon appears, type your current password, a slash (/) or alternate delimiter
character, your new password, another slash (/) or alternate delimiter character, and your new
password again as shown:
current password/new password/new password.
NOTE: Type the new password carefully since the characters do not appear on the screen.
4. Press Enter.
The new password will take effect the next time the computer is restarted.
Deleting a Power-On or Setup password
1. Turn on or restart the computer.
To delete the Setup password, go to step 2.
To delete the Power-On password, go to step 3.
2. To change the Setup password, as soon as the computer turns on:
- Press the Esc key while “Press the ESC key for Startup Menu” message is displayed.
- Press the F10 key to enter Computer Setup.

USB Security - Set Device Available/Device Hidden for front USB ports, 3. When the key icon appears, type your current password followed by a slash (/) or alternate
rear USB ports, internal USB ports, accessory USB ports. delimiter character as shown. Example: currentpassword/

Slot Security - Disable the PCI, PCIe, and Mini Card slots. 4. Press Enter.

Network Boot - Enables/disables boot from OS (NIC models only). Clearing CMOS
System IDs - Allows you to update asset tag, ownership tag, UUID, key- 1. Turn off the computer and disconnect the power cord from the power outlet.
board locale setting.
2. Remove the access panel.
Master Boot Record Security - enables/disables MBR.
3. On the system board, press and hold the CMOS button for 5 seconds.
System Security - Allows you to set:
• Data Execution Prevention (enable/disable) 4. Replace the chassis access panel and reconnect the power cord.
• SVM CPU Virtualization (enable/disable). 5. Turn on the computer and allow it to start.
• Virtualization Technology (VTx) (enable/disable)
• Virtualization Technology/Directed IO (VTd) (enable/disable) Diagnostic LEDs
• Trusted Execution Technology (enable/disable)
• Embedded Security Device (enable/disable) LED Color LED Activity State/Message
• Reset to Factory Settings (Do not reset/Reset) Power Green On Computer on
• Measure boot variables/devices to PCR1 (enable/disable)
• OS management of Embedded Security Device (enable/disable) Power Green 1 blink every 2 seconds Normal Suspend Mode
• Reset of Embedded Security Device through OS (enable/disable) Power Red 1 blink every second followed CPU thermal shutdown
• No PPI provisioning (Windows 8 only; enable/disable) by a 2 second pause
• Allow PPI policy to be changed by OS (enable/disable)
Power Red 3 blinks, 1 blink every second Processor not installed
DriveLock Security - Allows you to assign or modify a master or user followed by a 2 second pause
password for hard drives.
Power Red 4 blinks, 1 blink every second Power failure (power supply overload)
Secure Boot Configuration (Windows 8 only) followed by a 2 second pause
• Legacy Support (enable/disable) Power Red 5 blinks, 1 blink every second Pre-video memory error
• Secure Boot (enable/disable). followed by a 2 second pause
• Key Management (enable/disable)
• Fast Boot (enable/disable) Power Red 6 blinks, 1 blink every second Pre-video graphics error
followed by a 2 second pause
Power OS Power Management - Allows you to enable/disable Runtime Power
Management, Idle Power Savings, Unique Sleep State Blink Rates. Power Red 7 blinks, 1 blink every second System board failure (ROM
followed by a 2 second pause
Hardware Power Management - Enable/disable SATA power management,
S5 maximum power savings., PCI slots, network controller, USB 3.0 controller Power Red 8 blinks, 1 blink every second Invalid ROM based on Checksum
followed by a 2 second pause
Thermal - Control minimum fan speed. Power Red 9 blinks, 1 blink every second System powers on but is unable to boot
Advanced Power-On Options - Allows you to set: followed by a 2 second pause
• POST mode (QuickBoot, Clear Memory, FullBoot, or FullBoot Every x Days) Power Red 10 blinks, 1 blink every second Bad option card
• POST messages (enable/disable) followed by a 2 second pause
• Press the ESC key for Startup Menu (enable/disable)
• Option ROM Prompt (enable/disable) Power Red 11 blinks, 1 blink every second Current processor does not support a
followed by a 2 second pause feature previously enabled.
• After Power Loss (off/on/previous state)
• POST Delay (none, 5, 10, 15, 20, or 60 seconds) none none System does not power on and System unable to power on
• Remote Wakeup Boot Source (remote server/local hard drive) LEDs are not flashing
• Factory Recovery Boot Support (enable/disable)
• Bypass F1 Prompt on Configuration Changes (enable/disable)
BIOS Power-On - Set the computer to turn on at a preset time.

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 System Board

System Board Connectors and Jumpers (component location may vary)

PWRCPU CPU power connector ESATA eSATA connector, or 2nd ODD if a 3rd HDD exists
XUI Processor socket COMB Serial port
CPUFAN CPU/heat sink fan connector PCI3 PCI slot 3
DIMM1-4 Memory sockets PCI2 PCI slot 2
SATA PWR1 Hard drive power connector PCI1 PCI slot 1
SATA PWR0 Optical drive power connector HLCK Hood lock connector
PWR CMD Power connector FRONT AUD Front panel connector
PWR Main power connector PAR Parallel port connector
MEDIA Media card reader connector X4PCIEXP PCI Express x16 downshifted to a x4
FRONT_USB2 2nd USB connector BAT RTC battery socket
FRONT_USB 1st USB connector X16PCIEXP PCIe X16 slot
MEDIA2 Media card reader connector X1PCIEXP1 PCIe X1 slot
PB/LED Power switch connector HSENSE Hood sensor connector
CMOS CMOS header CHFAN2 System fan connector
PSWD Password header IN/OUT Audio connectors
SATA2 2nd SATA hard drive USB USB ports
SATA0 1st hard drive (SATA3.0) RJ45/USB Ntwrk connector/USB ports
SATA1 2nd hard drive (SATA 3.0) DISPLAYPORT DisplayPort connector
SPKR Speaker connector VGA+RS232 Monitor connector
SATA3 2nd ODD, or 1st ODD if a 3rd HDD exists (SATA 2.0) PS2 PS/2 Mouse/keyboard connectors

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